Editor’s comment:  This song came back to me as I was writing my blog and book of the month columns.  The “girl” the Indigos sing about are the people we all know who are prone to sadness and pessimism.  Some call them the drama kings and queens.  We all have friends who seem addicted to their sadness whether truly depressed or just by nature.  A friend once told me he defines people in two groups:  those who see what they have and those who can only see what they don’t have.

"Love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone."
- Mitch Albom

Editor’s comment: See this month's blog post.      

Note: Today’s theme is inspired by my friend, Dr. Mardy Grothe (drmardy.com). His blog last week ended with a suggestion for us “to think about what role insecurity has played in our lives and share that thinking with friends”. Dr. Mardy’s “Quotes of the Week” are featured as May’s “Article of the Month”.

Editor’s comment: This month’s favorite is courtesy (again) of my daughter, Caitlin.  It gives me (and her) chills.

"Do we really need much more than this? To honor the dawn. To visit a garden. To talk to a friend. To contemplate a cloud. To cherish a meal. To bow our heads before the mystery of the day. Are these not enough?"
- Kent Neburn

Editor’s comment:  Dr. Mardy Grothe is a guy I’ve followed since seeing him as a Vistage speaker 20+ years ago. His Saturday night posts (last week is featured below) are well worth your (and my) time. This week’s quotes and notes theme (Insecurity) triggered my blog this month so I thought it a good time to show you his work. Hope you sign up to receive his weekly email; it’s free and highly enjoyable. Marty surely must be by now the leading authority on quotes and wordsmithing as you can also check out his great books like “I never metaphor I didn’t like” and “Oxymoronica”. 

Editor’s comment: Sleep is a big topic in our family so when my friend, Kevin Shaw, suggested this book I downloaded it immediately.  Walker has become acclaimed for his work as a neuroscientist and professor at Harvard and now the University of California, Berkley.  He also writes in a understandable fashion (unlike some braniacs).  The stunning conclusion of Dr. Walker’s work:  Sleep is the most underestimated and underutilized health aid in our modern society.      

Last month I shared expressions that have guided me over time, then invited you all to share with me.  Some interesting responses follow.